CATL and Changan Sign a Five-Year Battery MoU
CATL and China Changan Automobile have signed a comprehensive five-year memorandum of understanding covering battery supply and joint development work.
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HUAYU Opens Its First European Plant in Serbia
HUAYU has opened its first European manufacturing base in Serbia, with investment above $30 million and 19,000 square metres of production floor space.
MG in the Middle East: From Hundreds to 70,000 Sales
MG's annual Middle East sales grew from a few hundred units a decade ago to 70,000 in 2023, taking nearly 5% market share and a regional top-five place.
Geely Sold 4.11 Million Vehicles in 2025
Geely Holding Group's global sales reached 4.116 million vehicles in 2025, up 26% year on year and the first time above four million.
China 2025: Domestic Pressure Becomes Global Push
China's structural adjustment deepened in 2025: BYD reached sales of 4.602 million units, up 7.7%, while its core Dynasty Series fell 10.1%.
Chery Buys Nissan's Rosslyn Plant in South Africa
On 23 January 2026 Chery agreed with Nissan to acquire the Rosslyn plant in South Africa, a site with nearly 60 years of history and complete processes.
China-Canada Deal Cuts EV Tariffs to 6.1%
On 16 January 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced the removal of the 100% additional tariff on Chinese electric vehicles imposed since 2024.
Mexico's 50% Tariff Forces a Latin America Rethink
From 1 January 2026 Mexico's higher tariffs on Chinese cars took effect, rising from 20% to as much as 50%, pushing automakers to rethink their plans.
Decoding China's NEV Global Chessboard Through Indonesia
Indonesia holds 52% of global nickel resources and aims for 30% EV penetration by 2030.
Chery and BYD Push China's Exports Past 2.4 Million
In 2025 combined overseas sales at China's two largest auto exporters, Chery and BYD, approached 2.4 million units, a large share of vehicle exports.
Driverless Robotaxis Go Commercial in Abu Dhabi
In January 2026 Baidu's Apollo Go and the UAE's AutoGo opened fully driverless commercial robotaxi operations to the public on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
CATL's Ningjia Service Reaches 76 Countries Worldwide
In January 2026 CATL opened a 7,000 square metre after-sales centre in Riyadh, its largest in the Middle East, as Ningjia passes 1,200 stations.